Netzpullover Charly

Netzpullover Charly by Beemohr

What is Being Made

The Netzpullover Charly is a knitted pullover sweater designed by independent designer Beemohr. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a fitted pullover available in three sizes: XS (32/34), S (36/38), and M (40/42). The sweater is constructed as a seamless or minimal-seam garment, knitted in one or two main pieces to create a cohesive, polished finished garment.

Techniques Used

This pullover employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. The sweater is worked using the circular knitting method, utilizing multiple needle sizes to create different sections with varying gauge and elasticity. The construction begins at the neckline and works downward, incorporating ribbed edging for stretch and structure at the cuffs and hem. The pattern includes strategic increases and decreases to shape the body, armholes, and neckline. Knitters will work two-ply yarn (holding two strands together) for portions of the garment to achieve the correct fabric density and drape.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is garter stitch (knit stitch on both forward and return rows when working flat, or alternating knit rounds when working in the round), which creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. The cuffs and waistband are worked in 1x1 ribbing (alternating knit and purl stitches), which provides elasticity and a finished, professional appearance at the edges. This combination of garter stitch for the body and ribbed edging for structure is a classic approach to sweater construction.

Materials and Tools

The Netzpullover Charly is designed to be knitted with worsted-weight yarn in a cotton-blend fiber: Estivo yarn containing 85% cotton and 15% polyamid, with a yardage of 150 meters per 50-gram ball. Yardage requirements vary by size: XS and S sizes require 4 balls (200 grams total), while size M requires 6 balls (300 grams total). The pattern calls for three different circular needle sizes: size 6, size 10, and size 20 needles. The gauge is measured at 10 centimeters square using two-ply yarn, with a target of 6 stitches and 6 rows per 10 centimeters, ensuring proper fit and fabric characteristics across all sizes.

Construction Details

The sweater construction is methodical and size-specific. For the smallest size (32/34), the front piece begins with a cast-on of 27 stitches, with 14 stitches bound off for the neckline opening, followed by 27 stitches again. Size 36/38 uses 28 stitches with the same 14-stitch neckline bind-off, and size M scales accordingly. The ribbed cuffs and edgings are worked on the smaller size 6 needles, then stitches are increased onto larger needles to create the body of the sweater. The pattern specifies working 11 rows in ribbing pattern, which equals approximately 6 centimeters in length before transitioning to the main garter stitch body. This structured approach ensures consistent sizing and professional finishing across all garment sizes.